Enterprise Cyber Security

Cyber security covers all technical and organisational measures to protect IT systems, networks, data and applications from unauthorised access, attacks and data loss. For businesses, cyber security is essential today: ransomware attacks shut down entire companies, data breaches trigger regulatory fines under GDPR, and average damage from cyber attacks in Germany exceeds 100,000 euros per incident according to the BSI threat report. A multi-layered security architecture covering network, endpoint, cloud and identity is the current standard.

The most common threats are ransomware (encrypting data and systems with ransom demands), phishing and business email compromise (CEO fraud), DDoS attacks on web servers and networks, supply chain attacks via compromised software updates, insider threats from negligent or malicious employees, and unpatched vulnerabilities in software and firmware. According to BSI, SMEs with 50 to 500 employees are particularly at risk because they are attractive targets with often inadequate protective measures.

A modern cyber security architecture consists of multiple layers: network security (next-generation firewall, IDS/IPS, zero trust network access), endpoint security (EDR/XDR, patch management, device encryption), email security (anti-phishing, DMARC, email gateway), identity and access management (MFA, privileged access management), cloud security (CASB, secure web gateway, SASE) and monitoring and response (SIEM, SOC, incident response plan). SAVECALL assesses your current maturity level and recommends the most cost-effective improvements.

Costs depend strongly on company size, risk profile and chosen building blocks. Endpoint protection and firewall for 50 users starts at around 500 euros monthly. Full SASE solutions with zero trust range from 25 to 50 euros per user monthly. Managed SOC with 24/7 monitoring starts at around 5,000 euros monthly for mid-sized companies. A penetration test for vulnerability analysis costs 3,000 to 15,000 euros as a one-time fee. SAVECALL creates a needs-based security concept with a concrete cost-benefit evaluation.

Relevant regulations include GDPR (data protection), NIS2 (mandatory for many companies from October 2024), ISO 27001 (information security management system), BSI Grundschutz for critical infrastructure, and sector-specific requirements such as TISAX in the automotive industry or BAIT in finance. NIS2 affects companies with 50 or more employees in critical sectors and requires technical security measures, risk management, incident reporting obligations and proof of compliance to authorities. SAVECALL advises on compliant implementation.

First security improvements are achievable within 2 to 4 weeks: activate MFA on all accounts, close patch status of critical systems, enable email security gateway. A complete security architecture with SASE, XDR and SOC integration takes 4 to 9 months. A structured project starts with an assessment (2 to 4 weeks), followed by roadmap, prioritisation and stepwise implementation. SAVECALL supports you from risk analysis to ongoing operations, tailored to your budget and compliance requirements.